Stars react to their Oscar nominations

Nominations for the biggest night in movies, aka the 89th Academy Awards, were announced Tuesday morning, and just as expected, La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea were nominated in the major categories, while stars like Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Viola Davis scored in the acting divisions.

Check out what the nominees had to say about waking up to the good news, from seasoned vets hoping to add to their trophy shelves to first-time nominees, like Naomie Harris reveling in the moment. Check back here throughout the day for more updates.

Meryl Streep, nominated for Best Actress, for Florence Foster Jenkins:
In an email from her rep, Streep’s reaction statement was simply this…

Viola Davis, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, for Fences:
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing this extraordinary, important film and my work in it. Thank you Denzel for being at the helm!”

Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress, for La La Land:
“What a morning. I am so grateful for this honor and I’m so happy to share this feeling with my La La Land family. The greatest part of life is connecting with people, and I love the deeply talented, kind and passionate people I was lucky enough to work with on this movie. I’m also overjoyed that the movie has connected with audiences in the way it has, and that it’s hopefully bringing a kick in their step to those who watch it. This is beyond any of our wildest imaginings and we can’t wait to celebrate together.”

Viggo Mortensen, nominated for Best Actor, for Captain Fantastic:
“I’m thrilled that CAPTAIN FANTASTIC has been included among this year’s Academy nominees! Our movie has heart and brains. It entertains, inspires, and encourages honest communication in equal measures. I’m extremely proud to represent Matt Ross’ extraordinary story. It is one of the finest collective efforts I’ve ever been a part of. YES WE CAN! I wish my mother, who loved movies and taught me about them, was still here to enjoy this moment.”

Naomie Harris, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, for Moonlight:

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Jeff Bridges, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, for Hell or High Water:
“Woke up this morning in beautiful Solano Beach after playing a cool gig at the Belly Up with my band the Abiders to find out I’ve been nominated for my performance in ‘Hell or High Water.’ What a thrill, especially for a movie that is so close to my heart. I really dug playing with Gil, Chris and Ben and being directed by the talented David Mackenzie. And such a GREAT script from Taylor. Woo Hoo! Thanks Academy.”

Ava DuVernay, director, nominated for Best Documentary Feature, for 13th:

Octavia Spencer, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, for Hidden Figures:

Nicole Kidman, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, for Lion:
“I want to thank the Academy for all of the acknowledgements you have given this heartfelt film. But, most importantly, I want to thank the Brierley family for putting themselves in such a vulnerable place and sharing their story with the world. And thanks to Garth Davis for putting his heart and soul into all of us. Woo Hoo!”

Lin-Manual Miranda, nominated for Best Original Song, for Moana‘s “How Far I’ll Go”:

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John Musker, Ron Clements, and Osnat Shurer, directors, nominated for Best Animated Feature, for Moana:
“Hello, and a grateful ’Thank you, Academy!’ from Sweden, where we are currently promoting ‘Moana.’ We’re beyond honored and excited – for the film, for all of our colleagues at Disney Animation, and also for Lin-Manuel and his nomination for ‘How Far I’ll Go,’ which perfectly captured ‘Moana’s’ spirit of adventure and exploration.”

Denis Villeneuve, director, nominated for Best Director, for Arrival:
“I want to thank the Academy for acknowledging ARRIVAL. It means so much to all of us. However, it is a little bittersweet. Amy Adams is the soul of ‘Arrival,’ so I’m profoundly sad she did not get a nomination this morning.”

Mel Gibson, director, nominated for Best Director, for Hacksaw Ridge:
“What could be more exciting than listening to the nominations being announced while holding my newborn son! This is a truly wonderful honor. I’m especially happy for Andrew Garfield, our producers Bill Mechanic and David Permut, our editor John Gilbert and our incredible sound teams. The Academy’s recognition of our film is a testament to every single person who worked on Hacksaw Ridge, and to every soldier who made the sacrifices they made to fight for their country, including Desmond Doss.”

Eric Heisserer, screenwriter, nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, for Arrival:
“I’m so honored. This is a moment where I should be the most eloquent as a writer and yet I’m struggling to put this into words. To even share a list with such extraordinary screenwriters is inspiring in its own right. Thank you to the Academy!”

Kenneth Lonergan, director and screenwriter, nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, for Manchester by the Sea:
“I’m really overwhelmed. Thank you, Academy members. Thank you and congratulations, wonderful, wonderful cast, producers and crew. It’s such an honor to be counted alongside our fellow nominees and all the really extraordinary movies that came out this year. We tried to make a movie about people standing by each other no matter what; thank you to everyone who let us try, and to everyone out there trying to tell the truth about what it is to be a human being.”

Luke Davies, screenwriter, nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, for Lion:
“When I wrote the ‘Lion’ screenplay, I set out to move people – to shift their emotional center. I wasn’t entirely certain if, or how much, I might succeed. But I hoped. So it was deeply gratifying and humbling to learn at our screenings – one person, one comment at a time – that I’d had some success in the matter. But the pleasantly surreal news of an Oscar nomination that I woke to this morning added a sweet note of delight: the thought that Lion might have moved peers and colleagues who had done such great work they had earned a place in the Academy. It is a terrific boost to be thought of in such a positive light by a group of people you look up to and admire.I think of the film as an anthem to the persistence of love. I didn’t consciously set out to write a film that would spark wider conversations about the ethics of adoption or the worldwide scourge of child sex trafficking. But I am so very grateful it seems to be doing that, too.”

Travis Knight, director and producer, nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects, for Kubo and the Two Strings:
“I’m over the moon! An Academy Award nomination is an extraordinary and cherished gift. Two nominations is more than anyone could hope for. Every filmmaker dreams of a moment like this. But the truth is, I already lived my dream by making this film. Movies have always given me great joy. They enriched my life. They inspired me to dream. That’s the kind of film our team at LAIKA sought to make with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS. A film is a slice of a hundred souls. In this case many more. An incredible, immense community of artists gave ceaselessly and selflessly to breathe life into this story. I’m so thankful for their talents and efforts and so proud of what we’ve done together. I’m profoundly grateful to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who somehow saw fit to include us among the finest storytellers in film. It is a tremendous honor to stand alongside them.”

Steve Emerson, Oliver Jones, Brian McLean, Brad Schiff, nominated for Best Visual Effects, for Kubo and the Two Strings:
“As much as Kubo and the Two Strings is an homage to Japanese culture and to woodblock artists including Kiyoshi Saito, it is also a tribute to special effects pioneers Ray Harryhausen, Willis O’Brien, Jim Danforth, and the many innovative FX artists who tell stories using in-camera effects, puppets, and human hands. We’re thrilled for the artists at LAIKA who put years into realizing Kubo. For all of us at the studio, being recognized alongside such distinguished and talented members of the VFX community is truly an honor.”

Alan Barillaro, director, nominated for Best Animated Short, for Piper:
“I was watching my kids grow, learn and take brave steps in the journey of growing up when the idea for ‘Piper’ came to me. Since bringing it out into the world, I have realized ‘Piper’ is very much like a child to me, and I’ve watched with awe as it has been embraced by audiences worldwide. Now, to be recognized with a nomination is truly humbling. To the Academy, and all those that have helped shepherd Piper along her way, I am truly thankful.”